Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Isringhausen Imports has announced the recipients of the 2024 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, a program designed to support local entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses within downtown Springfield.  Jacob Dinardo of Arrowroot Coffee Co, Kimsimone Manning of A Taste of Seoul and Alli Donaldson of Golden Hour Bake House each received $20,000 grants.

   

• The iconic Myers Building in downtown Springfield may soon have a new owner after being in the same family for three generations.

   

• When Café Moxo reopens it won't be downtown, although owner Mark Forinash said he hopes to eventually have a second location downtown.

   

• The new owner of Gabatoni's talks about what changes are in the works, and what will stay the same, when he reopens the restaurant for dine-in service later this year

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